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Despite turtle-linked salmonella outbreak, animals still sold illegally

Monday, October 19, 2009 Story last updated at 10/19/2009 - 12:27 am CHICAGO - Two girls who swam with pet turtles in a backyard pool were among 107 people sickened in the largest salmonella outbreak blamed on turtles nationwide, researchers... Full Article at Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

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